Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 17.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.56 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
5.1¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.56
9.1 kWh
Per year
$18.72
110 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.78 | $9.36 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.1¢ | $1.56 | $18.72 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.12 | $37.45 |
South Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in South Carolina?
At South Carolina's current average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 5.1¢ per day, $1.56 per month, or $18.72 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in South Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Carolina's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $1.56 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 17.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.